Mailbag

March 10, 2008|Joe Carballosa, Delray Beach

The Marlins are finally going to get a new stadium. Big deal.

For the last couple of years, the team has been nothing more than a farm club for the rest of the major leagues. And now the owner, Jeffrey Loria, has announced that he will continue selling off the best players for profit until the team is in the new stadium. So, when rooting for a young, talented player, hope that he doesn't play too well because he'll soon be gone.

Even in today's money-driven sports world, the Marlins' ownership stands out for its inconsideration to fans. A sports franchise is a business, but its owners must also have some obligation to its fans and to the community.